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Rupert Everett: “I stuck out like a sore thumb in Hollywood"

Nov 15, 2024
Rupert Everett, a versatile actor, writer, and director, reflects on his remarkable 40-year career in the entertainment industry. He shares his early love for performance, starting from school plays to his breakout role in 'Another Country'. Despite his success in Hollywood, he candidly admits to struggling with self-confidence and societal expectations. Everett also discusses the impact of his childhood and the transformative power of theater, alongside the challenges he faced as an outsider navigating identity and the complexities of his experiences in both film and theater.
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  • Rupert Everett's early passion for acting, sparked by his childhood influences and rebellious nature, shaped his eventual career path in show business.
  • Despite achieving Hollywood fame, Everett openly struggles with self-confidence and discomfort within the industry's standards and expectations.

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The Impact of Childhood

Rupert Everett discusses his early years, marked by a military upbringing and a family steeped in tradition. He reflects on the happiness of his childhood, particularly the time spent with his grandparents in Norfolk, which contrasts sharply with the strictness of his home life. His first experience in a cinema, particularly watching 'Mary Poppins,' profoundly influenced him and sparked his desire to become an actor. This experience also led him to detach from his identity as the son of his military parents, imagining himself as Julie Andrews' daughter instead.

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